Monday, July 2, 2012

Oral History :: Stolen Generations Testimonies

The personal oral histories of 50 Australian Stolen Generations survivors will be preserved for future generations with the State Library of NSW confirmed as the new custodian of Stolen Generations Testimonies.

“As a memory institution the State Library is honored to be hosting this remarkable site and providing a living home for these stories, which will be available to current and future generations.” NSW State Librarian Alex Byrne,


It's National NAIDOC Week from today to July 8. To find the events near you and celebrate the first Australians, got to the NAIDOC website.

The first NAIDOC poster was created in 1972 - 40 years ago, go to the gallery to see the history.
Are you looking for more information on Indigenous family history? Here are some useful guides from the nation's libraries:

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